SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 172

SSC CPO - 9 Dec 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q172

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'The practice of attributing human traits to non-humans.'

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Anthropomorphism

Explanation:

Anthropomorphism means giving human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities (like animals, objects, or gods).

Other options:

Zoomorphism → giving animal traits

Theomorphism → giving divine traits

Animism → belief that objects have spirits

Hindi meaning:

Anthropomorphism = मानवीकरण (गैर-मानव चीज़ों को मानव गुण देना)